Human development and the impact of globalization on patterns of land use, population, economic activity, culture, settlements, and political systems in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Development of city planning as a professional discipline that has significantly shaped urban spaces. Planning practices and theories related to spatial patterns and design, including location theory and democratic processes.

Spatial development of urban areas in United States and selected urban areas globally. Examines scale, characteristics, and interconnectedness of urban areas using location quotients, technology development, and population migration concepts.

Economic and spatial examination of resources with an emphasis upon and analysis of supply, consumption and sustainability. Conservation presented as a principal strategy to manage resources for future generations. Integrated Writing course.

Study of geo-spatial concepts to analyze data. Utilizes "freeware" to map and interpret social, economic, political, and demographic data. Designed for majors and future professionals in education, planning, marketing, and other fields.

Application of geographic methodology to social, political and environmental problems utilizing remote sensed images. Development of capacity to interpret remote sensed data and complete an analysis of data.

Advanced geo-spatial analysis techniques using ArcView and ArcGIS software. Use of GIS analysis and technology to describe spatial elements of public and private sector development issues and forecast change.

Principles related to developing and managing public and human service transportation systems. Role of public and human service transportation in society; history and geography of public transportation; and spatial, funding, organizational, cost benefit, labor, and customer service issues.

Application of geographic methodology to social, political and environmental problems utilizing remote sensed images. Development of capacity to interpret remote sensed data and complete an analysis of data.

Study of advanced geo-spatial analysis techniques using ArcView and ArcGIS software. GIS analysis and technology used to describe spatial elements of public and private sector development issues and to forecast change.

Introductory survey of American national government and politics including study of political participation, interest groups, political parties, leadership, mass media, elections and campaigns, the Constitution, presidency, Congress, bureaucracy, and the courts.

Examination of differences among political systems, parliamentary and presidential, democratic and authoritarian, as well as regional differences in political economic development. Integrated Writing course.

(Also listed as REL 3650) General examination of both the historical and the contemporary relation between religion and politics in the United States, with special reference to church/state separation. Integrated Writing course.

Survey and analysis of the structures and functions of the American states with special attention to the problems of federal-state and state-local relations, legislative apportionment, and urban growth. Integrated Writing course.

Explores what makes African American politics distinctive from American politics and the prerequisites for effective political and economic leadership in the black community. Major theme is black power. Integrated Writing course.

General functions, organization, and operation of American political parties. Emphasis on role of parties in democratic systems. Examines nominations, elections, campaigns, and presidential politics. Integrated Writing course.

General political functions, roles, and structure of the presidential office; limits and opportunities of presidential power; relations with Congress, courts, bureaucracy, the public, and the political party; and presidential personality.

Nature and classification of public policy. Emphasis on fragmentation, incrementalism, and bargaining as a means of policy development. Impact of citizens on public policy. Survey of public policy goals and problems of public policy evaluation.

The historic interaction of French culture and politics. Growth of the French nation and state, French society, the nature of modern politics and institutions, and France's role in world affairs. Integrated Writing course.

Examines controversies over human rights in the United States and considers contending definitions of human rights and debates over policy by focusing on a range of issues including immigration, pornography, gay rights, race relations, and poverty. Integrated Writing course.

History and development of castigation in America, focusing upon groups. Examines the struggles of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, immigrants, native Americans, labor, religion, non-citizens, the disabled and aged - and the fetus and animals. Integrated Writing course.

Examines how the Supreme Court should interpret the Constitution and how this idea has developed over time. Looks at the history of the Supreme Court and also the theoretical and empirical perspectives on legal judging. Integrated Writing course.

Introduction to political psychology, emphasizing its application to international politics. Surveys dominant psychological theories, approaches and works, as well as applications of psychological perspectives to foreign policy and world politics.

(Also listed as ENG 3010) Study and critiques of political themes in works of selected 20th century authors, including social roles, activism, political awareness, power, government and conflict at the individual, institutional and international level.

Political and legal issues in computer- and Internet-based crime, including child pornography, computer fraud, and identity theft, prevention of cyber crime and responsibilities of computer owners and Internet servers.

Opinion formation in American politics; relationship of opinion to public policy; voting behavior in American elections; role of mass media and political interest groups in policy process; and development of political attitudes and values.

Environmental law and policy and the statutory framework pertaining to environmental impact statements, the regulation of air and water pollution, the disposal and cleanup of toxic wastes, and workplace safety.

Also listed as URS 4230. Examines the major phases of the government budget cycle, types of budgets, budgetary reform, economic and public policy impact of government budgeting, the decision making process, and legislative/executive relations in budget formation and implementation.

Anthropological study of political life cross-culturally. Evolutionary and historical approaches to political institutions, and classic anthropological analyses of political institutions. Recent developments in the study of politics as a contemporary problem. Integrated Writing course.

Political processes and governmental institutions of sub-Saharan Africa; special attention to dynamics of political development and social and economic change. Comparative analysis of selected African political systems. Integrated Writing course.

Examines the role of human rights in international relations and considers contending definitions of human rights and debates over policy by focusing on thematic issues and case studies. Integrated Writing course.

Politics in Central America, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on political and economic development. Considers major debates in comparative politics on a variety of issues, including democracy and democratization. Integrated Writing course.

Introduction to Brazilian politics, society and economy. Topics include Brazil's political and economic liberalization, its international relations, gender and race relations, and the environment. Integrated Writing course.

Examines group behavior motivated by the desire to change or maintain political, economic, cultural or social systems. Examination of movements in countries around the world, including cross-national and global movements. Integrated Writing course.

Examines the domestic politics of Israel and Palestine, and the international politics of the conflict between them. Focuses on the causes, development, and prospects of the conflict in the area known as Israel/Palestine.

Examines theories and various cases of nationalist movements/conflicts from different parts of the world in order to appreciate the relevance of nationalism to contemporary politics and international relations. Integrated Writing course.

Governmental structures and processes within modern China, emphasizing both elite and mass politics. Overview of the rise of state socialism and examination of some of the key issues in Chinese politics and society today. Integrated Writing course.

Surveys the phenomenon of terrorism: who employs it, how and why it occurs in international politics, and how targets respond to terrorism. Examines special problems terrorism creates for democracies and the politics of hostage-taking. Integrated Writing course.

Examines the competing theoretical perspectives on international organization and analyzes the structure, functions, and the evolving role of key international organizations. Integrated Writing course.

Examines development and current practices of Chinese foreign policy. Special attention given to China-U.S. relations, as well as China's role in international and regional organizations. Integrated Writing course.

Experiential learning opportunity with intensive training in research, writing, public speaking and conflict resolution. Culminates at the national collegiate conference in New York simulating the UN. Integrated Writing course.

Evolution of intelligence gathering, analysis, and application in policy making in the United States. Tensions inherent between a democracy and a secret agency, and the role of technology. Integrated Writing course.

Topics include power and leverage; negotiation strategies; mediation and third-party involvement; and ratification and implementation of agreements. Provides an analytical understanding of how negotiation works, and some level of proficiency and comfort in the practice of negotiation.

Explores what makes African American politics distinctive from American politics and the prerequisites for effective political and economic leadership in the black community. Major theme is notion of black power.

Covers cases and related materials on the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. Emphasis on the First Amendment freedoms concentrating on enforcement of civil rights and liberties under the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.

Examines the historic interaction of French culture and politics. Topics include the growth of the French nation and state, French society, the nature of modern politics and institutions, and France's role in world affairs.

Examines controversies over human rights in the U.S. Considers contending definitions of human rights and debates over policy by focusing on a range of issues including immigration, pornography, gay rights, race relations, and poverty.

Introduces students to political psychology, with an emphasis on application to international politics. Students are provided with a broad survey of psychological theories, approaches and works, and how these perspectives are applied to foreign policy and world politics.

(Also listed as ENG 6600.) Study and critique of political themes in works of selected 20th century authors, including social roles, activism, political awareness, power, government, and conflict at the individual, institutional, and international level.

Opinion formation in American politics; relationship of opinion to public policy; voting behavior in American elections; role of mass media and political interest groups in the policy process; and development of political attitudes and values.

Study of political attitude development and acquisition of basic political orientations and values, beginning with childhood and proceeding through adolescence and adulthood. Investigation of the role of various socializing agents.

Examines the nature of the criminal law and reviews the law pertaining to criminal liability; inchoate crimes; the elements of crimes against persons, property, and habitation; and the defenses to criminal actions.

Examines environmental law and policy and reviews the statutory framework pertaining to environmental impact statements, the regulation of air and water pollution, the disposal and cleanup of toxic wastes, and workplace safety.

Political processes and governmental institutions of sub-Saharan Africa; special attention to dynamics of political development and socioeconomic change. Comparative analysis of selected African political systems.

Introduces students to politics in Central America, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on political and economic development. Considers major debates in comparative politics about a variety of issues, including democracy and democratization.

Examines group behavior motivated by the desire to change or maintain political, economic, cultural or social systems. Examination of movements in countries around the world, including cross-national and global movements.

This class examines the domestic politics of Israel and Palestine, and the international politics of the conflict between them. This course focuses on the causes, development, and prospects of the conflict in the area known as Israel/Palestine.

Introduction to different dimensions of nationalism. Examination of theories and cases of nationalist movements/conflicts from different parts of the world in order to appreciate relevance of nationalism to contemporary politics and international relations.

Analysis of governmental structures and processes within modern China, emphasizing both elite and mass politics. Overview of the rise of state socialism and examination of some of the key issues in Chinese politics and society today.

Examines the competing theoretical perspectives on international organization and analyzes the structure, functions, and the evolving role of key international organizations--IGOs & NGOs-- in global governance; also explores their pathologies and prospects for reform.

Model UN is an experiential learning opportunity built around this seminar, with intensive training in research, public speaking, bargaining and conflict resolution. Culminates at the national conference in New York, simulating the U.N.

Examines the history and politics of intelligence gathering, analysis and application in policy making in the United States. Addresses the tension inherent to a secret agency operating within a democratic state and considers the role of technology.

Topics include power and leverage; negotiation strategies; mediation and third-party involvement; and ratification and implementation of agreements. Provides an analytical understanding of how negotiation works, and some level of proficiency and comfort in the practice of negotiation.

Focus on statistical applications and literacy centered on the multivariate regression model (assumptions, violations of assumptions, and their consequences). Includes introduction to categorical data analysis, elementary time series and event history.

This seminar examines the role of intelligence in security, and the rigorous techniques used by analysts. Data collection, analysis, and policy recommendations to develop threat and vulnerabilty assessments are the focus.

This course examines the process whereby the president and national security policymakers use strategic intelligence in foreign policy. The process is examined from its historical inception up to contemporary practice.

This course examines how intelligence interacts with homeland security, its impact on both individuals and society. Civil liberties, public perception, and the rule of law and the intelligence community are studied. This course may culminate in a security clearance for eligible class members.

Urban Affairs

Interdisciplinary view of growth and change in urban societies around the globe. Case studies illustrate how urbanization, technology development and the administrative state intertwine and affect economic and population growth and change. Integrated Writing course.

Development of city planning as a professional discipline that has significantly shaped urban spaces. Explores planning practices and theories related to spatial patterns and design, including location theory and democratic processes.

Overview of urban and metropolitan politics and problems. Examination of how cities and metropolitan areas are governed: the changing structure of local government, the powers afforded localities, opportunities for citizen participation, and possibilities for regional cooperation.

Introduces students to research and data collection methods and investigates what makes research useful, valid, and ethical. Credit will not be given to students who have already completed URS 4980. Integrated Writing course.

Investigates urban management and various techniques to achieve public service goals, including efficiency, quality, and effectiveness. Study of program design, planning, fiscal management, resource allocation through budgeting, program development, and organizational development.

Places American public administration traditions and practices into comparative perspective. Examines the extent to which globalization has affected the practice of public administration around the world and global trends that have become apparent in administrative reform today.

Examines bureaucratic and scientific management theory, as well as human relations and system theory, to understand the structure, functions, culture and behavior of criminal justice organizations. Examines motivation, group behavior and communication and leadership with such organizations.

Examines the organizational and managerial foundations of nonprofit organizations. Explores areas such as the nature and mission of nonprofit organizations, evaluating performance, resource development/fund raising, and managing volunteers.

Philanthropy, fundraising, grant writing and grant making. Includes series of experiential learning activities demonstrating how nonprofit organizations secure financial resources. Culminates with students awarding grants to local organizations.

Principles related to developing and managing public and human service transportation systems. Role of public and human service transportation in society, history and geography of public transportation, and spatial, funding, organizational, cost benefit, labor, and customer service issues.

Principles of developing and managing public and human service transportation systems including its role in society, the history and geography of public transportation, and funding, organizational, cost benefit, labor, and customer service issues.

Examines the pedagogies that encourage youth in developing the capacity to participate responsibly and effectively in the civic life of their communities. Centered on a field-based learning experience.

Investigates urban management and various techniques to achieve public service goals, including efficiency, quality, and effectiveness. Study of program design, planning, fiscal management, resource allocation through budgeting, program development,and organizational development.

Places American public administration traditions and practices into comparative perspective. Explores the similarities and differences between administrative work in the U.S. and other countries around the world.

Examines the organizational and managerial foundations of nonprofit organizations. Explores areas such as the nature and mission of nonprofit organizations, strategies for achieving the mission, roles involved, evaluating performance, resource development/fundraising, and managing volunteers.

Studies the evolving relationship between technology and urban growth, physical form, government, and politics. Explores how technological fixes for complex urban problems have shaped urban development and politics.

Study of advanced geo-spatial analysis techniques using ArcView and ArcGIS software. GIS analysis and technology used to describe spatial elements of public and private sector development issues and to forecast change.

Examines the community's infrastructure with an emphasis on capital improvements programming. Reviews the community's development of the street system, water and sewer systems, solid waste management, and code enforcement.

Addresses the theory and practice of strategic thinking, planning, and management in public and nonprofit organizations and familiarizes students with the major concepts, skills and approaches to program evaluation.

Analysis of the fundamental behavior concepts and processes involved in public sector organizations. Evaluation of approaches to major behavioral issues such as motivation, leadership, and management development.

Survey of the fundamental concepts for statistical analysis of public affairs research. Emphasis on characteristics of distributions and random variables, diagnostic techniques, the tests of assumptions of each analysis and multiple and logistic regression.

Combines a focus on different aspects of policy evaluation by obtaining facts and analyzing information on the impact of public programs with a survey of the methodologies and concepts for analyzing the efficiency and effectiveness of decision-making, information management, and processes of publ

Focuses on different aspects of policy evaluation by obtaining facts and analyzing information on the impact of public programs. Deals with controversy over the use of objective performance indicators and citizen surveys as program performance measures.

Under the supervision of a thesis committee and chair, students select a public administration problem, prepare a proposal detailing the research question, complete the research, write their thesis with full documentation and defend their work before the committee.